College principal Judy Burton said: “The X Factor is such a popular programme. Everyone’s talking about it here at the college and on Teesside, Abi’s in regular touch with the college on her progress and is still singing her amazing own songs and popular covers.

“We’re very proud of her and that she’s doing so well.

"This is a special event to show Abi our support via this recording by the college choir, students, performing arts and music students - and our own media students have filmed it too.”

One of the performing arts and drama students who took part, Lucy Ivison, 16, of Middlesbrough.

She said: “We’ve all worked together writing our own lyrics for Walking on Sunshine as a tribute to Abi’s performances.”

Student Jacob Ditchburn, 16, of Redcar, said: “We’ve all enjoyed singing for Abi and are looking forward to seeing the end video result.

“Hopefully, Abi will see it and it may inspire her to further success.”